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Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University

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world rank  2730

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Overview

Founded in 1975, the Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Dammam (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Eastern Province. This institution also has branch campuses in Qatif, Hafer AL-batin and Jubail. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Saudi Arabia, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Saudi Arabian higher education institution. Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 49-year-old Saudi Arabian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this Saudi Arabian higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. IAU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

University Identity

Name
Name (Non Latin) جامعة الإمام عبدالرحمن بن فيصل
Acronym IAU
Founded 1975
Motto New Generation....Great Inspirations
Colours Azure
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University Location

Address Coastal Road
Dammam
31441 Eastern Province
Saudi Arabia
Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University Phone Number +966 (3) 857 7000
Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University Fax Number +966 (3) 858 7105
Other locations Qatif, Hafer AL-batin and Jubail

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

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Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University.

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

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Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University's acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.


Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University has more than 800 international students.

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University's Admission Office Admission Office

Coastal road
Dammam
(3) 857 7000
(3) 857 3960

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

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Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University has an enrollment range of 20,000-24,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 2,500-2,999 academic employees (Faculty).


Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University's Control Type Control Type

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University is a public higher education institution.


Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University's Entity Type Entity Type

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University is a non-profit higher education institution.


Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University's main facilities:


Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University's main services:


Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

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Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education of Saudi Arabia


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Saudi Dental Society (SDS)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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